Dietetic interns must enroll in and successfully complete the following courses as part of internship requirements:
| Semester / Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||
| DTS 670 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 hours |
| DTS 675 | DI Practicum I | 3 hours |
| DTS 690 | Research Applications in Dietetics | 3 hours |
| DTS 672 | Diabetes and Nutrition Management | 3 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS FOR SPRING | 12 hours | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| DTS 673 | Administrative Dietetics | 3 hours |
| DTS 676 | DI Practicum II | 3 hours |
| DTS 679 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 hours |
| DTS 671 | Sports Nutrition | 3 hours |
| Approved Elective | 3 hours | |
| TOTAL HOURS FOR SPRING | 15 hours | |
| Summer I Session | ||
| DTS 677 | DI Practicum III | 3 hours |
| DTS 508 | Nutrition Cardiac Disease | 3 hours |
| DTS 674 | Food Allergies and Intolerances | 3 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS FOR SUMMER | 9 hours | |
| TOTAL GRADUATE CREDIT HOURS | 36 hours |
The MS/DI Program consists of a total of 36 graduate credit hours. Thirty-three hours consist of required course work (11 courses) and 3 hours of elective credits, which must be approved by advisor.
- All students will be required to sit for a written and oral comprehensive examination in their final semester and must pass in order to graduate. The exam will be administered by a graduate committee consisting of three graduate faculty members.
- In addition to the requirements listed in the Graduate College’s standards for Good Standing, a student pursuing a degree in Dietetics will maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive a score of satisfactory or better on all preceptor evaluations, when applicable.
- Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Verification Statement, become eligible to take the Registration Examination, and complete the Master’s of Science degree
Graduate Catalog Course Descriptions
For a description of the Dietetic Internship Courses, please consult the Graduate Catalog corresponding to the appropriate dietetic internship year.